I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty and would like to know when I need to use the different drive modes. I have 3.
1. 2-Wheel Drive (the word part-time shows up on my console when I put it in this mode)
2. 4-Wheel Drive lo mode
3. 4-Wheel Drive high mode
Also. When do you put it into 1 or 2 gear? I always have it in 'D' for 'drive' I assume.
I'm so confused on all these options.
2006-12-01 18:53:38 · 4 answers · asked by Vanessa T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
Option:
1 - Most of your normal on-road driving.
2 - Only when off-roading where your wheels can be allowed to slip. DO NOT USE on dry pavement, you will get "binding". All in all, it won't necessarily hurt your ride, but you don't want to push it either. Also, do not drive over, I think it is, 45 mph.
3 - Use this in snow/mud/slick rainy conditions.
NOTE: Just because your ride says it's in 4 wheel drive, you are technically in 2 wheel drive - one front, one rear - unless you have limited slip or locking differential(s).
Always remember: Just because you can go quicker doesn't mean you can stop quicker. Also, the faster you go, the faster things break - watch your RPM's if you have a tach.
Have fun, play safe.
2006-12-01 19:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by narrfool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason your transmission has 1, 2, and drive is that you may not want the computer to decide when to shift all the time, like when slowly pulling a load up a hill, or descending a steep slope off-road. Having it in first or second will keep the vehicle from going too fast down the hill, and you won't have to ride the brakes. Just make sure not to rev it too high when you're not in drive.
2006-12-03 16:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the Owners Manual. it has suggestions as to when, and at what speeds each gear selection should be used for, and what traction situations require which Transfer Case (4x4) option.
General rule - of - thumb, 2 wheel drive general driving. In Drive.
Off-road or Snow / Icy conditions. 4 wheel high and drive for normal winter driving, and off-roading.
4 wheel low, extreame conditions. Really deep snow, or mud. Speeds not to exceed 20mph.
2006-12-05 00:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by Nedan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should say part time, when you put it in 4x4
just leave it in d, and let the computer decide what gear
use 4 hi whenever the road is bad and muddy/ icy
use 4 lo only in EXTREME jeep moments....you really don't ever need this gear in 99.999999999999% of all driving
2006-12-02 16:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋